P.E. Exam

Question 1

Who created basketball?

Answer 1

Dr. James Naismith

Question 2

Why was basketball invented?

Answer 2

Needed a game with high cardio to be played indoor for their soccer team.

Question 3

What is the player that usually dribbles the ball down court towards the opponent’s baket?

Answer 3

Point Guard

Question 4

Who is the tallest player on the team?

Answer 4

Center

Question 5

Which player is usually the one you want taking a last second 3-point shot?

Answer 5

Shooting Guard

Question 6

Which player usually helps out the Center around the basket?

Answer 6

Power forward

Question 7

What type of foul is this: When a player dribbles, then picks up their dribble with both hands, and then dribbles again?

Answer 7

Double dribble violation.

Question 8

What type of foul is this: If a player takes more than two steps with the ball without dribbling, they have committed?

Answer 8

Traveling

Question 9

In basketball, what does B stand for in BEEF?

Answer 9

Balance

Question 10

In basketball, what does the two E’s stand for in BEEF?

Answer 10

Eyes, Elbow

Question 11

In basketball, what does the F stand for in BEEF

Answer 11

Follow through

Question 12

In Basketball, what is an overhead pass good for?

Answer 12

Making a pass over other defensive players.

Question 13

In Basketball, how close should the bounce pass land between you and your teammate receiving the pass?

Answer 13

2/3.

Question 14

In basketball, what is the term: When players “battle” underneath and around the basket using their lower bodies to establish position for a rebound.

Answer 14

Boxing Out.

Question 15

In basketball, what is the term: When an offensive player blocks the path of a defensive player to help a teammate get open?

Answer 15

Screen/Pick

Question 16

In basketball, what is the longest boundary line called?

Answer 16

Sideline.

Question 17

In basketball, how does a game start?

Answer 17

With a tip-off.

Question 18

How many players from a team are on the court at any given time?

Answer 18

5.

Question 19

In basketball, how many points are earned from a shot made from the free throw line.

Answer 19

1 Point

Question 20

In basketball, how many points are earned from a regular basket inside the 3-point line?

Answer 20

2 Points

Question 21

In basketball, how many points are earned from a shot made from behind the 3-point line arch?

Answer 21

3 Points

Question 22

Foul-

Answer 22

Any slapping, pushing, or malicious contact

Question 23

Carry-

Answer 23

while dribbling, when a player puts his/her hand underneath the all when making contact with the ball.

Question 24

Dribbling:

Answer 24

1. Dribble at waist level
2. Bend knees and try to keep vision up for court awareness.
3. Never dribble directly in-front of you if there is a defensive player near; you want to dribble to your side to protect the all from being stolen.
4. Use the pads of your fingers to dribble, not your palm.

Question 25

Chest Pass-

Answer 25

pass that goes from chest to chest.

Question 26

Overhead Pass-

Answer 26

Pass done by holding the ball on both sides of the ball, and bringing the ball back behind one’s head, and then extending your arms outward at approx a 45 degree angle while stepping into the pass.

Question 27

Assist-

Answer 27

is awarded to player when he/she passes the ball to a teammate who scores.

Question 28

Rebound-

Answer 28

When a player catches a missed field goal attempt

Question 29

Pivot Food-

Answer 29

When you pick up your dribble, and establish a pivot foot to rotate on it. If you pick up this foot while still in position of the ball, ou will be called for a travel penalty.